G127 - Assistant Waste Disposal Manager - Pine Grove Landfill

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Waste Disposal Manager assists in directing the overall activities of the Waste Disposal Division and helps direct and schedule landfill operations. The role supervises personnel and work, manages equipment and inventory, supports budgets and long-term planning, and helps ensure the landfill operates in accordance with applicable procedures and environmental regulations. The position also oversees landfill projects, incoming loads, reporting, and public communications about waste reduction and recycling. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education, licensing, training, and relevant work experience. Experience sufficient to understand subordinate positions and resolve related questions and problems is usually associated with three to five years of experience or service. The employee must possess or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated, and must possess or be able to obtain Georgia Certified Landfill Operator certification within 12 months of employment. Work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, contagious or infectious diseases, and machinery with moving parts. Protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves are required. The work involves a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and using tools or equipment requiring dexterity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education, licensing, training, and relevant work experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand subordinate positions and answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with three to five years of experience or service.
Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid State of Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possess or be able to readily obtain State of Georgia certification as a Certified Landfill Operator within 12 months of employment.
Knowledge of waste diversion and waste reduction practices.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in waste disposal activities.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning landfill operations.
Knowledge of report preparation, filing, and records management.
Knowledge of public administration principles and practices.
Skill in developing and implementing policies and procedures; problem solving and decision making; management and supervision; operating standard office equipment and related computer applications; oral and written communication; and budget development and management.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assist in directing the overall activities of the Waste Disposal Division.
Assist in directing and scheduling landfill operations and ensure work is completed as scheduled in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures.
Interview, hire, train, assign, schedule, supervise, evaluate, and discipline personnel.
Inspect work for compliance with rules, regulations, and safety guidelines; inspect equipment and inventory; and check vehicles for maintenance and repair needs.
Approve purchases of supplies and replacement equipment, and identify and purchase new equipment.
Approve and review environmental monitoring reports and maintain division equipment inventory.
Assist in developing and monitoring budgets, equipment specifications, annual contracts, and long-term division goals.
Enforce environmental regulations to maintain compliance with state regulations.
Submit payroll for Solid Waste Division hourly and salaried employees.
Approve daily and monthly tonnage and revenue reports.
Oversee small and large projects associated with solid waste landfill operations.
Inspect incoming loads for prohibited waste and approve incoming special-handling loads for disposal.
Encourage waste reduction through recycling and diversion.
Update the Public Works website and Integrated Waste section of the website, update the Columbus GA Recycles app, and run the CCG Integrated Waste Facebook page.
Attend training seminars and conferences.
Perform other related duties as assigned.